It's the bottom of the ninth for the Brewers Stadium tax. Governor Tony Evers signed a bill Wednesday to end the penny-per-dollar sales tax at the end of August next year. Shoppers in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha and Racine counties (the Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball District) have been paying the tax since 1996. It’s raised $600 million towards the cost of the ballpark. … [Read More...]
Evers signs tougher penalties for drunk drivers who kill
Drunk drivers who kill someone in will face a stiffer penalty. Governor Tony Evers signed a Republican bill creating a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison for anyone found guilty of the charge of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle. State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) was the bill’s chief sponsor. Her office released a statement saying someone who kills someone else deserves a sentence that provides justice for the victim’s family. "Unfortunately, there are … [Read More...]
Rhinelander City Hall on lockdown amidst investigation into public official
Rhinelander City Hall has been locked down today as police executed search warrants. WJFW TV reports that Investigators from Marathon, Oneida and Vilas Counties as well as a state digital forensics team were on site on Thursday executing state issued warrants for Tampering with Public Records and Misconduct in Public Office. Oneida County chief deputy Dan Hess is leading the investigation, and says more information will be released later. The person being investigated has not been … [Read More...]
Check your hunting cabin for carbon monoxide, says WPS
While most people have updated their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors at home, a Wisconsin Public Service spokesperson says you should also check your hunting shack as well. Spokesperson Matt Cullen tells WXPR Radio to be safe, check the detectors at the shack. "No matter if you are one of the tens of thousands of deer hunters planning to take part in the opening of the gun deer hunting season, or anyone else, it's important to be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide. "Just like in … [Read More...]
Another Wisconsin city opens up deer hunting inside city limits
Another Wisconsin city is opening up a deer hunt inside its borders. The Richland Center Common Council finalized plans Tuesday night to allow bow hunting on city-owned property. Hunters will have to wait until after the nine-day gun season to try out the new hunt. Only allow bow hunting is allowed, no guns. Hunters must stay more than 300 feet away from any walking paths. Richland Center has seen an uptick in problems like car-deer crashes and Lyme disease within city limits. … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
Five-county Brewers stadium tax will end next year
It’s the bottom of the ninth for the Brewers Stadium tax. Governor Tony Evers signed a bill Wednesday to end the penny-per-dollar sales tax at the end of August next year. Shoppers in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha and Racine counties (the Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball District) have been paying the tax since 1996. It’s raised […]
Crime & Courts
Rhinelander City Hall on lockdown amidst investigation into public official
Rhinelander City Hall has been locked down today as police executed search warrants. WJFW TV reports that Investigators from Marathon, Oneida and Vilas Counties as well as a state digital forensics team were on site on Thursday executing state issued warrants for Tampering with Public Records and Misconduct in Public Office. Oneida County chief deputy […]
Sports
Grandal signs four year deal with the White Sox
The Milwaukee Brewers will be looking for a new starting catcher after last seasons starter, Yasmani Grandal, agreed to a four-year deal with the Chicago White Sox worth $73 million. It’s the largest deal in White Sox history. Grandal signed a one-year deal with the Brewers last season, worth $18.25 million. He gets the same […]
